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cjsdowg 09/04/23 6:27:10 PM #1:	First and foremost, I want to clarify that I'm not suggesting any flaws or issues with the UK's system of government. It's just that, as an American, I have some questions about the concept of being part of the UK. Let's take Jersey, for example. Why would they want to have any ties beyond a close relationship with the other countries in the UK? Clearly, the people in these regions have chosen to maintain these ties, so it must work for them. I'm just trying to understand the rationale behind it. --- "Big Sweaty Otis" -Titus O'Neil <cite>cjsdowg posted [p:975860698] in Why Do Som... [t:80555989]...</cite> <quote>First and foremost, I want to clarify that I'm not suggesting any flaws or issues with the UK's system of government. It's just that, as an American, I have some questions about the concept of being part of the UK. Let's take Jersey, for example. Why would they want to have any ties beyond a close relationship with the other countries in the UK? Clearly, the people in these regions have chosen to maintain these ties, so it must work for them. I'm just trying to understand the rationale behind it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mussurana 09/04/23 6:29:23 PM #2:	Do you have any idea how small Jersey is? --- System error, signature not found. <cite>Mussurana posted [p:975860741] in Why Do Som... [t:80555989]...</cite> <quote>Do you have any idea how small Jersey is? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MedeaLysistrata 09/04/23 6:31:20 PM #3:	Because they are still colonists --- updated 5/22/2023 https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/1568-100-presidents <cite>MedeaLysistrata posted [p:975860777] in Why Do Som... [t:80555989]...</cite> <quote>Because they are still colonists </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Funkydog 09/04/23 6:33:33 PM #4:	Because England says they have to, ultimately. --- Let's make biscuits! <cite>Funkydog posted [p:975860809] in Why Do Som... [t:80555989]...</cite> <quote>Because England says they have to, ultimately. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mussurana 09/04/23 6:38:25 PM #5:	MedeaLysistrata posted... Because they are still colonists How so? It was part of the Duchy of Normandy but never incorporated into the Kingdom of England. It is a self governing parliamentary democracy that is not part of the UK. Still has its own dialect of Norman French. It does rely on the UK for defence and international representation, because it's a tiny island with only 100k people on it. --- System error, signature not found. <cite>Mussurana posted [p:975860894] in Why Do Som... [t:80555989]...</cite> <quote>MedeaLysistrata posted... </cite><quote>Because they are still colonists</quote>How so?It was part of the Duchy of Normandy but never incorporated into the Kingdom of England.It is a self governing parliamentary democracy that is not part of the UK. Still has its own dialect of Norman French. It does rely on the UK for defence and international representation, because it's a tiny island with only 100k people on it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MedeaLysistrata 09/04/23 6:43:57 PM #6:	Mussurana posted... How so? It was part of the Duchy of Normandy but never incorporated into the Kingdom of England. It is a self governing parliamentary democracy that is not part of the UK. Still has its own dialect of Norman French. It does rely on the UK for defence and international representation, because it's a tiny island with only 100k people on it. Ok.... Mussurana posted... It was part of the Duchy of Normandy but never incorporated into the Kingdom of England. What was? --- updated 5/22/2023 https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/1568-100-presidents <cite>MedeaLysistrata posted [p:975860989] in Why Do Som... [t:80555989]...</cite> <quote>Mussurana posted... </cite><quote>How so?It was part of the Duchy of Normandy but never incorporated into the Kingdom of England.It is a self governing parliamentary democracy that is not part of the UK. Still has its own dialect of Norman French.It does rely on the UK for defence and international representation, because it's a tiny island with only 100k people on it.</quote>Ok....Mussurana posted... </cite><quote>It was part of the Duchy of Normandy but never incorporated into the Kingdom of England.</quote>What was? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zikten 09/04/23 6:51:07 PM #7:	Scotland voted on leaving the UK around 10 years ago. But the "stay in the UK" vote won I've heard some Scots regret this after the UK had BREXIT <cite>Zikten posted [p:975861125] in Why Do Som... [t:80555989]...</cite> <quote>Scotland voted on leaving the UK around 10 years ago. But the "stay in the UK" vote wonI've heard some Scots regret this after the UK had BREXIT</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MedeaLysistrata 09/04/23 6:51:38 PM #8:	Ah yes, a country older than the UK somehow has to deal with UK politics --- updated 5/22/2023 https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/1568-100-presidents <cite>MedeaLysistrata posted [p:975861132] in Why Do Som... [t:80555989]...</cite> <quote>Ah yes, a country older than the UK somehow has to deal with UK politics </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mussurana 09/04/23 6:51:57 PM #9:	MedeaLysistrata posted... Ok.... What was? Maybe you should have looked at some basic history before jumping in? Bullet points. Vikings raid France, are bought off by a grant of land in the North of France now known as Normandy. These vikings adopt French language and many customs becoming Normans. Some time later and there's a succession dispute over the throne of England. The Duke of Normandy invades and seizes the crown of England, although he doesn't technically unite his Duchy with his new Kingdom. Much shenanigans later, the French possessions of his descendants are lost except for the Channel Islands. --- System error, signature not found. <cite>Mussurana posted [p:975861139] in Why Do Som... [t:80555989]...</cite> <quote>MedeaLysistrata posted... </cite><quote>Ok....What was?</quote>Maybe you should have looked at some basic history before jumping in?Bullet points.Vikings raid France, are bought off by a grant of land in the North of France now known as Normandy. These vikings adopt French language and many customs becoming Normans.Some time later and there's a succession dispute over the throne of England.The Duke of Normandy invades and seizes the crown of England, although he doesn't technically unite his Duchy with his new Kingdom.Much shenanigans later, the French possessions of his descendants are lost except for the Channel Islands. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mussurana 09/04/23 6:53:04 PM #10:	MedeaLysistrata posted... Ah yes, a country older than the UK somehow has to deal with UK politics Um... all the countries in the UK are older than the UK. A moments thought might have informed you of that. --- System error, signature not found. <cite>Mussurana posted [p:975861158] in Why Do Som... [t:80555989]...</cite> <quote>MedeaLysistrata posted... </cite><quote>Ah yes, a country older than the UK somehow has to deal with UK politics</quote>Um... all the countries in the UK are older than the UK. A moments thought might have informed you of that. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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